Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PS 781
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(PEN-781-A)Side A
(PEN-781-B)Side B
Daniel BooneBeautiful Sunday / Sleepy Head
Vinyl pressings
Beautiful Sunday / Sleepy Head
by Daniel Boone · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesPop
Beautiful Sunday / Sleepy Head was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Beautiful Sunday / Sleepy Head
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 781
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
PEN 781 A-1 △ GRunout stamped, side A
PEN 781 B-1 △ GRunout stamped, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Penny Farthing PS 781First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 781First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | Penny Farthing PS 7817", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Penny Farthing PS-7817", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Penny Farthing PS 7817", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | DiscoMate DSP-37", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | DiscoMate DSP-37", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Penny Farthing MSP-1727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records PS-7817", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records PS-7817", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABeautiful Sunday3:04
- BSleepy Head2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beautiful Sunday / Sleepy Head are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Beautiful Sunday / Sleepy Head are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Beautiful Sunday / Sleepy Head first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Canada, UK. One of them is Penny Farthing PS 781.
How do I tell if my copy of Beautiful Sunday / Sleepy Head is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS 781, PEN 781) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, (PEN-781-A) and (PEN-781-B). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beautiful Sunday / Sleepy Head on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.